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Notre Dame Football: Chip Long Out as O-C

Notre Dame set a team record for points scored this year, averaging 37.1 per contest. That on its own makes you wonder if there is something more to this story, however,

In what has become news-heavy afternoon it appears Notre Dame will be on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator.

Despite a team-record for most points scored in a season this past fall, Bryan Driskell of Irish Maven reports that Chip Long is out as O-C and that both Notre Dame and Long are ready for fresh starts.

Notre Dame set a team record for points scored this year, averaging 37.1 per contest. That on its own makes you wonder if there is something more to this story, however, it is worth noting that the Irish did combine to score just 31 points against the two best defenses on their schedule this year, Georgia and Michigan.

So who replaces Long?

Tommy Rees is named in the report as a candidate for the job and that some sources have indicated he’ll get an audition by calling plays in the Camping World Bowl.

Personally I’ve got nothing against Rees and he’s clearly been a man on the rise in the coaching world, even if he didn’t get a second interview for Northwestern’s recent O-C opening. Doesn’t just promoting him though seem like the easy way out?

There is a class of offensive stars set to be here, especially in the 2021 recruiting class.

I know that Joe Burrow isn’t coming with whoever the next O-C is, but how do you know the next Joe Brady isn’t out there if you don’t at least go look?

Former Saints coach Joe Brady wins 2019 Broyles Award with LSU Tigers

LSU Tigers coordinator Joe Brady, formerly of the New Orleans Saints, won the 2019 Broyles Award for the nation’s best assistant coach.

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Big news broke Tuesday for a former New Orleans Saints coach, when LSU Tigers passing game coordinator Joe Brady was named the winner of the 2019 Broyles Award. Brady left Saints coach Sean Payton’s staff earlier this year to take a position under Tigers coach Ed Orgeron, and immediately made an impact in modernizing and diversifying LSU’s playbook on offense. With Brady’s influence, the Tigers jumped from an average of 402.1 yards per game (and 32.4 points per outing) in 2018 to eye-popping marks of 554.5 yards and 47.8 points per game in 2019.

The Broyles Award is handed out to the best assistant coach in the nation, who is chosen from a list of nominees submitted by college football teams. Brady is the first Tigers assistant to win this recognition since then-defensive coordinator John Chavis did so back in 2011. Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen was twice nominated for the Broyles Award during his tenure with the North Carolina State Wolfpack, where he coached before New Orleans poached him.

Brady’s influence on the Tigers offense has been palpable, having introduced many concepts that are staples of the Saints’ playbook developed by Sean Payton while bringing in his on philosophies, tendencies, and play designs. He’s been instrumental in the Heisman Trophy campaign for Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow, as well as the team’s national title aspirations.

His next game will come against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 28, with the winner advancing to the national championship game against the winner of the Fiesta Bowl matchup between the Clemson Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes. That title game will be played inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the home of the Saints, creating an opportunity for the many fans with shared loyalty for the Saints and Tigers to take over a familiar venue.

Brady may be the fast-rising star in the college football ranks, and it’s a testament to the staff Payton has built in New Orleans that success stories like Brady have sprung from his coaching tree. He’s expected to be a popular name as new coaching staffs and hirings start filing in during the offseason, but for now, he’s laser-focused on winning it all for LSU.

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Three names to keep an eye out for the offensive coordinator position

Firing Tim Beck, Texas is looking for a new offensive coordinator for the first time in three years. Here are names to keep an eye out for.

For the Longhorns in 2019, the offense was one of the strong suits. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger was fantastic, wide receiver Devin Duvernay was one of the best in the country at his position, and even running back Roschon Johnson – who was originally a quarterback – did a fantastic job for Texas this season. However, as the season went on, something was still missing. Especially in the final few games, the Longhorn offense did not feel like themselves.

Once the game against Texas Tech was done, Tom Herman decided that it was time to make some changes. The Longhorns got rid of Tim Beck as the offensive coordinator, moving him to quarterbacks coach. While Tom Herman has been heavily involved in the offense, it may be time for someone new to take over the reins.

When Herman was hired from Houston in 2017, Beck made the transition over with him. Now, making his first coordinator hire as head coach at Texas, Herman has to get it right. What Texas needs is an outside hire that has had success as an offensive coordinator at another big name school. Here are three names to keep an eye out for the offensive coordinator job.

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5 reasons why LSU will beat Georgia on Saturday

Five reasons why the LSU Tigers will beat Georgia football on Saturday in Atlanta

This is it folks, the game we have all been waiting for. Georgia will take on LSU in Atlanta, with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line.

Though Georgia is a heavy underdog amongst the media and even in Vegas, we still think the Dawgs will put up a great fight against the Tigers.

We gave you our five reasons why Georgia will pull off the upset, so now, it’s time for our five reasons why LSU wins, unfortunately.

Bare with us, this does not mean we are picking the Tigers on Saturday. However, it’s time to discuss the strengths LSU has below.

Let’s get to it.

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8 Possible candidates for the OC position if Eagles part ways with Mike Groh

James Urban among candidates who could replace Mike Groh as Eagles OC

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The Philadelphia Eagles have had a difficult season thus far but still, control their own destiny in the weak NFC East.

The format is simple for Philadelphia, win the next four straight — all divisional opponents — and host a Wild Card one month from now. Even with a playoff run, the Eagles will most certainly make changes to personnel and the coaching staff.

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On Monday, ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen was a guest on SportsCenter and had this to say about the Eagles.

“Barring a run in the playoffs, I would say there’s going to be some significant changes on the Philadelphia staff.”

Mortensen was simply making a hypothesis, as there’s been no indication from inside the organization that any changes are coming.

Philadelphia is now 5-7 after a loss to 3-9 Miami Dolphins, a game in which the Eagles stopped running the ball after taking a 28-14 lead. With the Eagles signing Carson Wentz to a longterm deal and the franchise focused on returning to the Super Bowl, here are 7 potential replacements at offensive coordinator if the team moves on from Mike Groh.

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1. Duce Staley — Eagles assistant head coach

Staley is currently the Eagles running backs coach and also the assistant head coach. Staley, the fifth-leading rusher in franchise history, knows the franchise, has been around some creative offensive play-callers and would have no problem holding quarterback Carson Wentz accountable.

Pederson previously promoted Mike Groh to offensive coordinator, in part because Groh was more involved with the passing game daily.

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Georgia fotoball’s Dan Lanning among Broyles Award finalists

UGA defensive coordinator Dan Lanning is a finalist for the Broyles Award, which is given annually to the top assistant coach in the country

Georgia’s defense has been spectacular this season. The Dawgs have only given up one rushing touchdown on the season. A big part of that is because UGA defensive coordinator Dan Lanning has been an elite coordinator. Lanning has put the Dawgs in position to have three shutouts on the season. He’s among the finalists for the Broyles Award, which is give to the best assistant coach in the nation.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart won the award with the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2009. Brian VanGorder, the current defensive coordinator for Bowling Green, won the award at UGA in 2003. Georgia legend Vince Dooley is on the award’s selection committee. Here’s the NCAA’s Broyles Award finalists:

LSU’s Joe Brady is the favorite to win the award. Brady transformed LSU’s offense into a monster seemingly overnight. If Lanning’s defense can shut down Joe Burrow and LSU’s offense, then Lanning may have a legitimate chance to win the award.

Each coordinator that’s a finalist will play in a conference championship game this weekend. The award is far from decided. In fact, a standout performance could propel any of these excellent assistant coaches to win the Broyles Award and possibly make the College Football Playoff. Each will be potential head coach candidates for places like Missouri and Arkansas.

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Georgia’s Jake Fromm, Dan Lanning nominated for prestigious awards

Georgia’s Jake Fromm and Dan Lanning are among nominees for prestigious awards: the Jason Witten Award and the Broyles Award respectively.

Georgia Bulldog QB Jake Fromm is among the players nominated for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award. UCF’s Shaquem Griffin won the inaugural award. Fromm has been an excellent leader this season for the forth-ranked Bulldogs.

Even with his leadership, Georgia is more than Jake Fromm. Georgia’s defense has been spectacular this season. A big part of that is because UGA defensive coordinator Dan Lanning has been on top of his game. Lanning has put the Dawgs in position to have three shutouts on the season. He’s nominated for the Broyles Award, which is give to the best assistant coach in the nation.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart won the award with the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2009. Brian VanGorder, the current defensive coordinator for Bowling Green, won the award at UGA in 2003. Georgia legend Vince Dooley is on the award’s selection committee. Here’s the SEC’s Broyles Award Nominees:

LSU’s Joe Brady is the most likely candidate from the SEC to win the award. But if Lanning’s defense continues it’s elite play and shuts down LSU’s offense, then he’d have quite a case.

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